Inadequate Security Attorneys in Irvine, California

If you or someone you love was seriously hurt due to inadequate security measures or the unlawful use of force by a security guard in Irvine, California, you may have a valid claim under California law. Landlords and guard services have a legal duty to take appropriate steps to protect people from predictable criminal activity and to ensure that security personnel act within the law.

I represent people harmed throughout Irvine and Orange County who were hurt because security was insufficient, undertrained, or out of control.

What Is Negligent or Inadequate Security in Irvine

Inadequate security occurs when a property owner fails to provide appropriate security despite the presence of prior incidents. In Irvine, these claims often arise when safety concerns are minimized to maximize profits.

Examples of negligent or inadequate security may include:

• Failing to hire trained security guards
• Understaffing for the size of the property
• Nonexistent lighting in walkways
• Malfunctioning gates, locks, or access points
• Nonfunctional surveillance cameras or monitoring
• Ignoring prior crimes or safety complaints
• No procedures for foreseeable threats

When injuries occur under these conditions, liability may extend far beyond the individual attacker.

Excessive Use of Force by Security Guards in Irvine

Security guards are not police officers. In Irvine, private security personnel have restricted powers and may not use excessive force.

Unfortunately, excessive force incidents frequently occur when guards are improperly supervised.

Excessive force may include:

• Beatings patrons or visitors
• Dangerous restraints or chokeholds
• False imprisonment
• Reliance on batons, pepper spray, or weapons without justification
• Intensifying minor disputes into violent encounters
• Holding individuals without legal authority

Both the individual actor and the employer may be held legally responsible.

Where Negligent Security Injuries Occur in Irvine

Negligent security and excessive force injuries occur at properties throughout Irvine, Orange County, and nearby communities such as Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

Common locations include:

• Rental properties
• Shopping centers
• Hotels
• Entertainment venues
• Parking structures
• Sporting events
• Care centers
• Business campuses

Each location carries different security obligations under California law.

Who May Be Liable for Negligent Security in Irvine?

Depending on the facts, one or more of the following parties may be held responsible:

• Real estate owners
• Landlords
• Private security companies
• Supervisors
• Venue operators
• Commercial tenants

California law allows claims against every negligent entity.

Damages Available in Negligent Security Cases

Victims of negligent security and excessive force in Irvine may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Emotional distress
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Disfigurement
• Survivor claims
• Exemplary damages in appropriate cases

These cases often require immediate investigation.

Why Choose Norman Gregory Fernandez for Your Irvine Case

I am Norman Gregory Fernandez, a California personal injury attorney with nearly three decades representing injured people — not insurance companies. I personally handle negligent security and excessive force cases throughout Irvine and across California.

When you hire my firm:

• You are not passed off
• Litigation is always an option
• You are not treated like a number
• Accountability is pursued

Serving Irvine, Orange County & Nearby Areas

I represent clients in Irvine, throughout Orange County, and surrounding areas including Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, and Buena Park.

Strict deadlines apply. Acting quickly can preserve critical evidence.

Speak With a Lawyer – No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured due to excessive force by security in Irvine, California, contact my office today for a no-cost evaluation. You pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.